Kumaraswamy holds consultation to accelerate adoption of e-buses, e-trucks across India

E-buses are the future of passenger mobility, and e-trucks will define the next era of logistics and freight transport in our country, said the minister.Highlighting the importance of collaborative policymaking, the Union minister said the government is committed to working hand-in-hand with operators and industry stakeholders to ensure that Indias transition to electric mobility is practical, inclusive, and commercially sustainable.This consultation was not merely a policy discussion.

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday chaired a high-level stakeholder consultation here to encourage the wider adoption and deployment of electric buses and electric trucks across the country.

In a significant push towards accelerating India's clean mobility transition, the meeting brought together key stakeholders from across the country, including fleet operators, aggregators, transport leaders, financial institutions, leasing companies, and industry representatives.

''The consultation was convened with the objective of understanding operational realities, encouraging faster adoption of e-buses and e-trucks, and strengthening collaboration between the government and private stakeholders,'' a statement said.

Discussions focused on strengthening confidence in electric mobility adoption and creating a robust ecosystem for large-scale deployment of e-buses and e-trucks across urban, inter-city, and freight transport networks.

Addressing the gathering, Kumaraswamy underlined that electric buses are set to become the future backbone of passenger transportation in India, while electric trucks will play a transformative role in shaping the future of sustainable logistics and freight movement.

''India is witnessing a decisive shift towards clean and efficient transportation. E-buses are the future of passenger mobility, and e-trucks will define the next era of logistics and freight transport in our country,'' said the minister.

Highlighting the importance of collaborative policymaking, the Union minister said the government is committed to working hand-in-hand with operators and industry stakeholders to ensure that India's transition to electric mobility is practical, inclusive, and commercially sustainable.

''This consultation was not merely a policy discussion. It was an important platform to hear directly from the operators and stakeholders who are driving transport services on the ground across India. Their feedback and experience are extremely valuable in shaping the future roadmap,'' he stated.

During the meeting, stakeholders shared extensive feedback, operational experiences, sectoral concerns, and practical suggestions relating to financing access, charging infrastructure, fleet deployment, operational viability, and long-term ecosystem support for electric commercial vehicles.